The temperature rose to 17.1 degrees Celsius in Hokkaido's Mombetsu City, matching temperatures usually seen in late June, Xinhua news agency reported.
February 20, 2024The yearly increase, which remained above the Bank of Japan's 2 per cent inflation target for the second consecutive year, marked the highest level since 1983.
January 19, 2024Winds of up to 72 kilometers per hour are forecast in the quake-hit Hokuriku region and Niigata Prefecture, with gusts of over 108 kilometers per hour on Sunday.
January 14, 2024In a breakdown of the death toll, 98 had been confirmed in Suzu, 83 in Wajima, 20 in Anamizu, five in Nanao, four in Noto, two in Shika and one in Hakui.
January 11, 2024Meanwhile, at least 565 people in Ishikawa suffered injuries due to the quakes, while more than 320 others remain unaccounted for, the public broadcaster said.
January 9, 2024This dialogue is a new chapter in the countries' partnership and an important step forward to strengthen and more closely align the policies globally.
January 8, 2024With rain expected on Saturday for the region, the JMA warned local residents to stay alert for possible mudslides.
January 6, 2024According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the Noto Peninsula at 10:54 a.m. (local time) on Wednesday at a depth of 10 km.
January 3, 2024At least 24 people have died after a series of quakes struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture on Monday.
January 2, 2024The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has officially named it the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
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